- Mostly Mencia with some Bastardo (Trousseau) and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)
- 100-year-old vines in the renowned El Rapolao cru
- Spontaneous whole-cluster fermentation in chestnut
- 30-day post-fermentation maceration
- One year of aging in used 225L and 500L barrels
- Bottled without fining or filtration
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Castilla Y Leon
Appellation:
Bierzo
Variety:
Mencia-based blend
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-RPZ-22-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
95
Date
2024-06-20
"The 2022 Ultreia Rapolao matured exclusively in foudre, as they have eliminated the barrels for the ,levage. The dead plants in the vineyard were replaced with Pan y Carne (a local strain of Trousseau), and those plants have started producing grapes. They have also lowered the maceration time in this wine, and the lighter grape and the lighter vinification seem to have compensated for the additional concentration of the warm year. The foudres had been used for whites before, so the wood is still a little new and seems to have given the wine a faint creamy texture and nose. The nose is clean, and they have avoided the reduction that happened in some previous vintages. It's juicy and medium to full-bodied, with abundant, slightly dusty tannins. 1,600 bottles produced."
2022
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-02-25
"The 2022 Ultreia Rapolao from Valtuille, Bierzo, is a blend of Mencía and Trousseau. The 2022 gains lift with mint, pomegranate hints and a touch of volatile acidity. New oak and laurel add balsamic tones. Compact and juicy, it layers flavors without heaviness. Fruity and intense, it blends Old and New World Mencía styles through balanced use of oak and freshness."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
96?
Date
2023-08-10
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2022-01-31